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Google's 20-Year Usenet Timeline

Posted by timothy on from the immemorial dept.

theRG writes "Google just released its 20-Year Usenet Timeline. Among the highlights: First Mac rumor, first 'me too' post, Tim Berners-Lee's announcement of the Web, and Linus' announcement of Linux."

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  1. where is by hdd · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    first time used for file trading? for those of who don't know about it, usenet is/will the next big thing for file trading

    wants to see what is there already? http://www.newzbin.com/

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  2. Re:Er... by 1u3hr · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Some AC wrote: This is probably going to come as a shock to you so sit down and brace yourself:Google does not control Usenet.

    I said they shouldn't let you post. Through Google. I've been using Usenet since about 1978, I know how it works. (Yes, it wasn't called "Usenet" back then if you want to be a smart arse again.)